JLG Industries Inc. has expanded its range of Hi-Capacity HC3 boom lifts. Each model in the HC3 family has three capacity zones, depending on which work envelope the user is operating in.
The new models in the HC3 family are the 400, 600, and 800 Series. In all, JLG now offers the 400S, 460SJ, 600S, 660SJ and 860SJ HC3 models. The 450AJ, 600AJ, 800AJ, and 800S HC3 booms are set to roll off production lines in the coming months.
The JLG Hi-Capacity HC3 boom lifts offer an expanded work envelope and three capacity zones for greater reach than competitive models offering one or two capacity zones, says JLG. And the JLG Hi-Capacity HC3 models are rated for three occupants with tools in all three zones.
“Customer input, coupled with the increasing popularity of higher-capacity boom lifts, drove the expansion of our HC3 product offering, which now includes 80’ platform height models,” said Nate Hoover, director of marketing and product management for boom lifts, JLG. “All Hi-Capacity HC3 model boom lifts have been engineered to provide increased capabilities and boost productivity on the job site.”
The 400 Series Hi-Capacity HC3 boom lifts include the 40’-platform-height 400S HC3 and the 46’-platform-height 460SJ HC3.
The 600 Series Hi-Capacity HC3 models consist of the 600AJ HC3 and 600S HC3, which each deliver 60’ platform height, and the 660SJ, which reaches a 66’ platform height.
The 800 Series Hi-Capacity HC3 booms include the 80’-platform-height 800AJ HC3 and 800S HC3, and the 86’ 860SJ HC3.
All models offer 750- and 1,000-lb. restricted capacity zones. The 400 Series, 600 Series, and 800AJ models also offer a 660-lb. unrestricted capacity zone. The 800S and 860SJ have a 500-lb. unrestricted capacity zone.
JLG’s innovative load sensing system limits operation when the platform is overloaded, automatically keeping operation within the allowable work envelope. The zero-calibration system on all HC3 models eliminates the need to use external weights to calibrate the lift. That saves time and effort while increasing productivity.
New LED displays improve visibility of the platform and ground consoles during operation. The displays adjust their brightness based on ambient light, helping maximize visibility and operator comfort. Additionally, an innovative chassis tilt alarm alerts the operator when the machine is on a slope that exceeds 5°.
While the new Hi-Capacity HC3 boom lifts are heavier than their standard-model counterparts, they retain the same footprint for ease of transport and use.
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